Liberal Arts

The bachelor of arts degree in liberal arts provides a solid foundation for developing knowledge and practical skills, preparing students to succeed in their lives, communities and careers. Liberal arts graduates will be especially well-prepared for teacher credentialing programs and for the challenges that are faced by educators. Not only teachers benefit from the broad, multidisciplinary approach that a degree in liberal education provides; such a degree is useful in a variety of professional settings.

View a video profile of Alumna Chad Gammon's experience in the program.

Highlights:

• Experienced and highly rated university faculty
• Stimulating academic environment including field trips
• Accelerated program - 18 months
• Weekly evening classes that focus on one course at a time
• Groups of 15-24 students start and stay together throughout their studies which provides maximum interaction and support
• Students from a variety of workplaces and cultural backgrounds

What can I do with this degree?

• Education is in the news. Never has the need for effective educators been greater. Liberal arts graduates are prepared for a variety of fields, including private and public education, business and industry, government agencies, and nonprofit and faith-based organizations. Currently, our liberal arts graduates are serving as teachers, school counselors, school administrators, and in law enforcement, county and local government, non-profit and faith-based agencies, business, and industry.

What are the admission requirements?

• Completed application form and $40 fee (fee waived if you attend an information meeting)
• All application pieces, official transcripts, recommendation form and admissions essay
• Minimum 2.4 GPA
• 60 transferable baccalaureate level units
• Four years post-secondary work experience

What courses will I be taking?

• View a list of courses and descriptions.

How much does it cost?

• Tuition is competitively priced and financial aid is available. View details on tuition and fees.

When can I start?

• New cohorts are formed each spring (February) and fall (August).

How do I apply?

• The application process is straightforward. View details on how to apply.

For additional information or for program availability, contact the following Degree Completion Offices:

To view all of the majors offered in the degree completion program, please visit our degree completion program page.